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This mini-portfolio of collotype prints by British artist Michael Kenna consists of eight works created between 2002 and 2022 on the island of Shikoku in Japan.
Since the early 2000s, Kenna has continued to travel to Shikoku to photograph its nature and its sacred places as part of the Shikoku Henro, a pilgrimage to 88 temple associated with the buddhist monk Kobo-Daishi (Kukai).

The photographs included are “Temple Lanterns, Shosanji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan, 2010,” “Crane Guardian, Kakurinji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan, 2004,” “Rock Garden and Roof Shadow, Tosa Kokubunji, Kochi, Shikoku, Japan, 2012,” “Pilgrim Path, Yokomineji, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan, 2003,” “Reclining Buddha, Unpenji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan, 2022,” “Buddha Rock Carvings, Iyadaniji, Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan, 2003,” “Candle Offerings, Yakuriji, Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan, 2003,” and
“Muda Blessing, Shidoji, Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan, 2002.”

Collotype is one of the oldest photographic printing technique and involves oil-based pigment inks. The process is revered for its excellent reproduction of colors and gradations, the smoothness and depth of its texture and its strong durability. Founded in Kyoto in 1905, Benrido Atelier is one of the most experienced collotype printing studios in the world.

＊Print Size: 25.4 x 20.3 cm